Legora

Legal Tech

DirectorofInternalAudit

$191–259k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director of Internal Audit at Legora. Skills: Building internal audit function from scratch, Risk assessment and audit plan leadership, Execution of operational, financial, and compliance audits, Internal controls ownership, SOX and regulatory compliance support, IPO readiness preparation, Cross-functional partnership, Leadership reporting. Design and implement Legora's internal audit program — risk assessment methodology, audit plan, policies, and reporting framework — from scratch. Lead the an”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure we're operating with the integrity and rigor that our scale demands; Positions Legora for continued growth and future public market requirements

Industry & Context.

Legal Tech
Problems you'll solve

Identify and prioritize audit areas based on business risk, growth stage, and strategic priorities; Identify gaps, drive remediation, and track progress to closure; Understand business processes, identify risk, and drive improvements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a combination, Meaningful time at a Big 4 firm, Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company, Deep knowledge of audit standards, Deep knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO), Deep knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, Experience building or significantly shaping an internal audit function, Comfortable with both financial and operational audits, Working knowledge of IT general controls, Working knowledge of data privacy, Working knowledge of information security, CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or equivalent), Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Nice to Have

Experience with SOX compliance, Experience with SOC 2, Experience with pre-IPO readiness at a venture-backed tech company

What You'll Do.

Design and implement Legora's internal audit program — risk assessment methodology

and reporting framework — from scratch

Lead the annual risk assessment and audit plan: Identify and prioritize audit areas based on business risk

and strategic priorities

Present findings and recommendations to the CFO and Audit Committee

Plan and conduct audits across the business — financial controls

operational processes

and vendor management

Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls

and track progress to closure

Partner with Engineering

and Security to support SOX certification and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks

Help build the governance infrastructure — policies

documentation — that positions Legora for continued growth and future public market requirements

well-structured audit reports and present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee with actionable recommendations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with our CFO and Audit Committee; Partner with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Operations to understand business processes, identify risk, and drive improvements; Present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee; Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Stockholm, New York, London, and Sydney

Communication Scope

Communicate with clarity — in writing and in person; Know how to present findings to senior stakeholders and board-level audiences without losing the nuance; Prepare clear, well-structured audit reports; Present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee with actionable recommendations

Process & Methodology

Design and implement Legora's internal audit program, Lead the annual risk assessment and audit plan, Drive remediation and track progress to closure, Help build the governance infrastructure

Full Job Description

ABOUT US Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the same bar. Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. By analysing thousands of documents in minutes and powering end-to-end workflows, we cut through complexity, teams can focus on what matters: judgment, strategy, and outcomes. 1,000+ customers across 50+ countries trust us, including Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Linklaters, White & Case, Dentons, and Barclays. We’ve scaled to $100M+ in ARR, with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, and continue to expand through acquisitions including Qura, Walter AI and Graceview. We partner with world-class performers: including Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Ludvig Åberg (and his caddie), and campaigns featuring Jude Law. Joining Legora means three things. - We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions. - We fight for excellence: high standards, direct, ego-free feedback. - We grow together: as a team and with our customers. Mission before ego. Everyone contributes. No one coasts. If you’re driven by impact, pace, and raising the bar. This is the place. About the role We've grown from 40 to 400 people in under a year, closed a $550M Series D at a $5.55B valuation, and we're scaling fast across the U.S. and globally. As we grow, getting our internal controls, risk frameworks, and governance infrastructure right isn't optional — it's foundational. We're looking for a Director of Internal Audit to build and lead this function at Legora. You'll establish the audit program from the ground up, work closely with our CFO and Audit Committee, and be the person who makes sure we're operating with the integrity and rigor that our scale demands. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments

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